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Join us for a meeting to discuss important information and upcoming events for the fair. Topics include 4-H night, junior superintendent applications, code of ethics, registration forms, and more. Don't miss out on this opportunity!
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2019 Pre-Fair Meeting “There’s No Time Like Fair Time” MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status.
4-H night @ flatrock speedway • Saturday, May 11th @ 7:00pm • Complimentary tickets available tonight-See Sara after meeting • Flyer(s) in each packet, extras available
Exploration Days Orientation • Wednesday, June 5th at 7:00pm, 4-H Activity Center • All delegates need to attend • Sign up for roommates, confirm transportation arrangements, discuss expectations MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status.
Junior Superintendents • Forms available tonight • All applications need to be in by June 1st • Great leadership opportunity • **incentives** MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status.
Code of Ethics IAFE • Every member exhibiting an animal must complete a Code of Ethics for each specie • These forms will be collected when the animal is brought to the fair. • Must be signed by both the parent and the member. MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status.
What’s in your folder? • Checklist • Fair Pass Request • Long Fair Registration Forms • Craft Building Host & Kitchen Duty Sign-Ups • Royalty Nominations and Parade of Flags • Parent Pass Request Form • Stall Fee Summary MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status.
Other important information • Premium Catalogs • Animal Forms • Available online already • Wristbands will be distributed on June 14th!!!!! All Fair Registrations and payments are due: June 14th 1:00pm– 7:00pm @ 4-H Activity Center Late forms WILL NOT be accepted! MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status.
Fair advisory board • Ron Bash, President • Introduction of Board MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status.
Crafts I and II Brenda Chandonnet, Angela Michel, & Tina LaPlante • Cloverbuds(same 8 as last year) • Sweets without Heat • Graham Cracker Houses • Playdough Sculptures • Pony Bead Craft • Velvet Coloring Art • Wooden Balsa Airplanes • Pipe Cleaner Craft • Scrapbooking Memory Page
Crafts I and ii, con’t. • Cloverbuds (15 new categories) • Needlework • Decorated Cookie • Frozen Food Preparation • Dried/Dehydrated Foods • Pet Treats • Decorative Bird Houses • Christmas Tree Ornaments • Decorated Shirts • Duct Tape Art • Metal Punch • Paper • Flip Flops • Terra Cotta Pots • Woodworking Kits • Cloverbud Drop Cookie • 4-H Youth Division (not listed in Premium Catalog) • Other Decorated Cakes • Department 61, Section 811, Class 2,3,4
Educational Building Jackie Manwell & Roni Worden • Cloverbuds • Puzzles • Photography • Fishing Lures & Flies • Hobby Collections • Shooting Sports (Archery 101) • Toy Construction • Club Table Setting • Theme: St. Patrick’s Day
Produce & Horticulture Dennis Winter & Kevin Lomas • Cloverbuds • Scarecrows • Seed Art • *Yard Art-Stepping Stone • *Flowers-Marigold • *Potted Marigold Plant • *Cactus or Succulent Plant • *Vegetable • *Potato Head • Reminders • Check premium catalog for day and time that each project will be brought to the fair
Large Livestock Rick Rozanski, Megan Swindeman & Justin Rozanski • Auction check cashing • MUST attend a workshop • PQA • Tuesday, May 14th 7:00pm @ 4-H Activity Center • Fitting & Showing Clinic • Monday, June 10th 6:00pm @ Fairgrounds • Cloverbuds • Goat Showmanship • Lamb Lead
Small Animals Ron Bash, Tim Henes & Jerry Vandermeer • Limited to 4 pens in the Small Animal Barn • Poultry and Rabbits are entered on separate forms • Auction check cashing • MUST attend a workshop (incl. Cat /Dog members) • Fitting & Showing Clinic (LAST CHANCE) • Monday, June 10th 6:00pm @ Fairgrounds/Small Animal Barn • Cloverbuds • Poultry, Rabbit, Cavy, Pocket Pet, Dog, Cat Showmanship • Pocket Pets • Cat Dress-Up, Cat Breed ID, Cat Judging (will use stuffed animal)
Communications Michelle McLaughlin & Lori Jo Couch • By Invitation Only • Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday @ 10:30am-White Entertainment Tent • Cloverbuds • Show & Tell • Talent Showcase • Modeling • *Storytelling • *Team Inventions
Horses Tenley Hauser & Andrea Princehorn • Parent must be present at one • Horse & Pony Clinic @ Activity Center • Friday May 10th, 2019 @ 6pm • Fitting & Showing Clinic @ Fairgrounds • Monday June 10th, 2019 @ 6pm • Mini Horse Program • Cloverbuds • Showmanship • Lead Line
Horses, con’t. ONLY paid premium classes will be listed in the catalog. To view full class list: • https://monroecounty4-hhorsenpony.webs.com/ • Divisions to NOTE: • Herdsmanship • Tack Box Decorating • Master Stockman
Human Resources Janis Seitz & Amy Harbaugh • Kitchen Duty • Craft Building Host • Please complete forms with names and addresses legibly • Make it a priority to have the volunteer who signed up be the one that works the shift. • Questions?? MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status.
Awards Debbie Kraftchick & Brenda Martin • Trophy and Award Sponsorships • Original letters due May 3 • New donors? MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status.
CloverbudRecognition • Thursday, August 1st 4:00pm @ The Andersons Livestock Arena • Each Cloverbud in attendance will be given a commemorative ribbon/pin • Responsibility of the club leader to inform/invite the Cloverbuds and their families • Mini-parade will follow MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status.
Dorm updates:msu youth housing policy • Fair Dorms will not be offered in 2019 • Full policy will be shared at Post-Fair once finalized • Youth to adult chaperone ratio: 8 to 1 • Youth 17 & under cannot be housed with or share bathroom with youth 18+ • Adults cannot be housed with any youth unless related (further defined)
Spring fair & talent showcase Saturday May 4th @ 4-H Activity Center • 11am-3pm Spring Fair (formerly Spring Achievement) • Static project judging, communication projects, make & takes, community service drive, team inventions, project workshop time and more! • 5pm 4-H Talent Showcase (formerly Share the Fun) • 4-H talent acts, modeling & emcees
District appointments and voting • Amy Harbaugh-4-H Council President • Highlight changes and guidelines here
District Meetings • Airport - Front of Main Room • Bedford – Boys Dorm • Custer – Girls Dorm • Dundee – Back Dining Room MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status.
THANK YOU! Have a safe drive home